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WELCOME TO ITALY HUNGARY AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND SERBIA SLOVENIA CROATIA Lake Region From the magnificence of the Italian Alps to the luminous hills of Sicily, Italy will thrill you with wonder and romance. Each of Italy's regions has its own charm and allure. Venice Milan BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA Bologna Liguria Rapallo The north is a wonderland of clear lakes and imposing snow-capped mountains. Tuscany unfolds with lavish villas and quaint farmhouses scattered about rolling hills and pastures. And the southern beaches are filled with days of endless sunshine and golden warmth. Italian cities are veritable storehouses of artistic and historical brilliance. Venice's canals serve as a sparkling backdrop for architectural grandeur. The artistic treasures of Florence include extraordinary sculptures by Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael. Rome's glory includes the aweinspiring Coliseum and Michelangelo's marvel - the Sistine Chapel, tucked away within the Vatican's regal halls. Milan is the place where fashion rules, the Last Supper defies time inside the unassuming church of Santa Maria della Grazie, and the Duomo is at the center of it all. Florence T us ca ny FRANCE Ligurian Sea Adriatic Sea Um br ia Rome Naples Sorrento Capri Positano I T A L Y Cala br ia Tyrrhenian Sea Sardinia 0 0 miles km 200 200 Palermo Taormina Sicily Ionian Sea Mediterranean Sea The Islands of Italy sparkle like jewels across the bays of the mainland, and the ancient land of Sicily stands as a testament to its many occupiers from Greek to Norman, Arab to Byzantine. In addition to the sites, travelers will find unsurpassed cuisine and incomparable shopping. A trip to Italy is more than just a getaway it's an adventure into true cultural splendor. 26 Rome